My 94 accord needs a lot of work. My family has had it for 8 years and has put over 120,000 miles on it. The current odometer reading is 195,000 miles. It has never had major engine work (believe it or not). I have taken it to three mechanics that have given me different but overlaping lists of maintence needs. The concesus list is below. What is the order in which these fixes need to be done. I can't afford them all at the same time. I am already replacing another car, so buying a replacement for the accord is not an option.
1. replace Timing belt, water pump, associated seals and belts.
2. replace Oil pan and valve cover gaskets.
3. battery service
4. New ball bushing (?) the current ones have lost the rubber boots and are dry and worn out.
5. Four new struts all around
6 Replace craked radiator (small crack)
7, Replace the rack & pinion system.
I have already had a brake job and replcaed a broken CV axle-immediate safety needs.

I would recommend at least 1, 3, and 4 right away. Then 7, 2, 5.
before these repairs are done, go to an auto store and get some radiator stop leak. If the crack is small enough it will at least slow the leak so that way you can get more life out of it. but if you choose to go for a while without replacing the rack and pinion, you may want to drive as little as possible, and when you do drive, drive very easily so as not to exert excess wear on the worn systems.

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